What Are The Minerals That Make The Body Healthy?

Minerals are essential for a healthy body. Here is a list of the minerals with their corresponding recommended daily intake. The recommended daily intake of minerals can vary depending on factors such as age, sex, overall health, and specific dietary needs. What is listed here is a general guideline for the daily recommended intake of minerals for adults. 

  1. Calcium: 1000-1300 mg/day 
  2. Phosphorus: 700-1250 mg/day 
  3. Potassium: 2800-3400 mg/day 
  4. Sodium: 1500-2300 mg/day 
  5. Magnesium: 320-420 mg/day (men), 270-320 mg/day (women) 
  6. Iron: 8-18 mg/day (men), 8-27 mg/day (women) 
  7. Zinc: 11 mg/day (men), 8 mg/day (women) 
  8. Copper: 900 μg/day 
  9. Manganese: 2.3 mg/day (men), 1.8 mg/day (women) 
  10. Iodine: 150 μg/day 
  11. Selenium: 55 μg/day (men), 55 μg/day (women) 
  12. Chromium: 35 μg/day (men), 25 μg/day (women) 
  13. Molybdenum: 45 μg/day 
  14. Fluoride: 3-4 mg/day (men), 3 mg/day (women) 
  15. Cobalt: No established dietary reference intake (DRI) values. 
  16. Nickel: No established DRI values. 
  17. Silicon: No established DRI values.

These minerals are vital for various functions in the body, such as maintaining healthy bones and teeth, regulating blood pressure, supporting nerve and muscle function, aiding in the production of enzymes and hormones, and promoting overall well-being.

It's important to note that these are general recommendations, and individual requirements may vary. It's always best to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized dietary guidance based on your specific needs.

The List of Minerals in Japanese

If you happen to be taking mixed mineral supplement manufactured in Japan, with a packaging that is written all in Japanese characters, such as in the photo, you may be wondering what minerals do they contain.



Here is the list of minerals along with their equivalents in Japanese characters: 

  1. Calcium (カルシウム - karushiumu) 
  2. Phosphorus (リン - rin) 
  3. Potassium (カリウム - kariumu) 
  4. Sodium (ナトリウム - natoriumu) 
  5. Magnesium (マグネシウム - maguneshiumu) 
  6. Iron (鉄 - tetsu) 
  7. Zinc (亜鉛 - aen) 
  8. Copper (銅 - dou) 
  9. Manganese (マンガン - mangan) 
  10. Iodine (ヨウ素 - youso) 
  11. Selenium (セレン - seren) 
  12. Chromium (クロム - kuromu) 
  13. Molybdenum (モリブデン - moribuden) 
  14. Fluoride (フッ素 - fusu) 
  15. Cobalt (コバルト - kobaruto) 
  16. Nickel (ニッケル - nikkeru) 
  17. Silicon (ケイ素 - keiso)

In the photo, the label indicates the following minerals:

MineralPer PackPer TabletDaily (3 tabs)
Calcium ............2600mg .......43.33mg ...... 130mg
Magnesium ..........1500mg .......25mg ......... 75mg
Iron ...............45mg .........0.75mg ....... 2.25mg
Zinc ...............60mg .........1mg .......... 3mg
Selenium ...........270μg ........4.5μg ........ 13.5μg
Chromium ...........160μg ........2.67μg ....... 8μg
Manganese ..........14mg .........0.23mg ....... 0.7mg
Copper .............6.4mg ........0.17mg ....... 0.32mg
Iodine .............600μg ........10μg ......... 30μg

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